Colchester Calendar

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Drop-in knit and crochet group

FEB. 20 – Truro library. 3 to 4:30 p.m. Bring your own yarn and needles. Patterns and written instructions will be available. For ages eight and older.

MAR. 2 – North River fire hall. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Every Sunday in March. Local entertainment. Adults, $10; seniors, $9; five to 12 years old, $5; children younger than five get in for free. Proceeds to the fire brigade.

MAR. 4 – Immaculate Conception Church hall. Noon to 2 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. Adults, $8; children ages five to 12, $5; children younger than five get in for free; family price of two adults and two children, $25; more children: $3. Takeouts available at the door.

MAR. 7 & 8 –Radio adaptations of Alfred Hitchcock films The Lodger, Sabotage and The 39 Steps. With 1940s commercials, costumes, music and live sound effects. 7:30 p.m. Tatamagouche Elementary School. Tickets at the door or in advance at Village Florist. Call the florist for ticket prices.

MAR. 9 – North River fire hall. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Every Sunday in March. Local entertainment. Adults, $10; seniors, $9; five to 12 years old, $5; children younger than five get in for free. Proceeds to the fire brigade.

MAR. 11 – Shubenacadie United Church, 2869 Hwy. 2. 1:30 to 4 p.m. Second Tuesday of every month. All levels of musical talent are welcome. Donations for the church’s expenses will be accepted. Wheelchair accessible.

MAR. 16 – North River fire hall. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Every Sunday in March. Local entertainment. Adults, $10; seniors, $9; five to 12 years old, $5; children younger than five get in for free. Proceeds to the fire brigade.

MAR. 23 – North River fire hall. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Every Sunday in March. Local entertainment. Adults, $10; seniors, $9; five to 12 years old, $5; children younger than five get in for free. Proceeds to the fire brigade.

MAR. 28 – Immaculate Conception Church hall. 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Haddock or corn chowder, rolls, dessert. Haddock chowder: $8; corn chowder: $7; children under five get in for free. Tickets available at the door. Takeout available.

Pancake, maple syrup brunch

MAR. 30 – North River fire hall. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Every Sunday in March. Local entertainment. Adults, $10; seniors, $9; five to 12 years old, $5; children younger than five get in for free. Proceeds to the fire brigade.